The Maritime Executive
Articles posted by the international team of staff writers at The Maritime Executive.
Russia Claims Strikes on Two More Ships Near Odesa
Russia's ministry of defense claims that its forces have struck two more ships near the port of Odesa, along with shoreside infras...
Nigerian Navy Detains Chinese-Owned Tanker Accused of Stealing Oil
The Nigerian Navy is publicizing its recent arrest of a Chinese-owned tanker and its crew as part of an ongoing effort that is cra...
U.S. Sanctions Two "Insurers" for Handling Iran's Hormuz Transit Fees
The U.S. government has released a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's attempt to set up a transit fee structure for the Strai...
South Africa Drydocks Largest Vessel in More than a Decade
As part of the ongoing efforts to modernize capabilities to support the maritime industry, South Africa’s Transnet National Port A...
EU Implements New Critical Infrastructure Risk System
The European Union has reached a crucial milestone in the implementation of a new risk mitigation system for critical infrastructu...
LNG Tankers Struck in Apparent Drone Attack on Egypt's Port of Damietta
Two LNG tankers have been attacked in the Egyptian port of Damietta, which lies on the Mediterranean coast at the eastern end of t...
Report: Houthis May Attempt to Impose Fees on Red Sea Transits
Yemen's Houthi rebels have launched attacks on Saudi shipping in a show of solidarity with Iran, disrupting tanker traffic in and...
Port and River Tyne to Close to Clear Damaged Containership and Crane
The Port of Tyne, along with a section of the River Tyne, will be closed for nine hours on Thursday, July 30, as the recovery oper...
HD Hyundai Launches First Ship From Revitalized Philippine Shipyard
The Philippines marked a key milestone in its long efforts to revitalize the former shipbuilding operations at Subic Bay as HD Hyu...
Damen Supplies Svitzer with ASD Tug 2312
[By Damen] Damen Shipyards Group has signed a contract with harbour and towage operator Svitzer for an ASD Tug 2312. The vessel is...